Author: Marina
COMPOST AND VERMICOMPOST TEA
from wormcompostinghq.com What is compost tea? Compost tea is a tea made from steeping (or brewing) compost instead of tea leaves. It isn’t appetizing for you but your plants will love it! The nutrients and beneficial microbes in the compost…
HOW TO USE WORM CASTINGS
from wormfarmingrevealed.com Worm Castings Usage In Gardens Worm castings is used by several landscapers and gardeners who appreciate the short AND long term benefits of worm castings. The cast has a time released process that many have come to appreciate.…
SEEDS TO START IN MARCH
from westcoastseeds.com The last average frost date for south coastal British Columbia is March 28. This is a handy reference point for all your garden planning. Basically, this is the month gardeners must use to get ready to take…
STEPS FOR HEALTHY LAWN
LAWN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE from dnv.org SPRING LAWN CARE A well established healthy lawn requires less water, care, and maintenance during the summer. The following is a list of a few things that you can do now to help ensure…
HOW TO GROW RASPBERRIES
from rhs.org.uk Cultivation notes Raspberries thrive in moisture-retentive, fertile, slightly acidic soils, which are well-drained and weed free. They dislike waterlogged soils and shallow chalky soils. For best results, plant in a sheltered, sunny position; although they will tolerate part…
PREPARING GARDEN FOR SPRING PLANTING
from motherearthnews.com Taking time in spring to build fertility and loosen soil will set you up for a more productive year. First, a few weeks before you plan to plant, work in any cover crops and then blanket your garden…
How to Grow Peas
from westcoastseeds.com Recommendation: Little Marvel (PE605) is a compact, bushy pea variety that only grows a couple of feet tall. Then the pods come and they can be harvested over a window of about three weeks. The peas have a…
14 TIPS FOR STARTING YOUR OWN SEEDS
from organicgardening.com Ensure that your plants are organic from start to finish by starting your own seeds. Start your own seeds and you can be sure that your plants have been raised organically from first to last. And by sprouting…
HOW TO USE COFFEE GROUNDS IN THE GARDEN
from naturallivingideas.com 1. Pest Repellent Sprinkle used coffee grounds around your plants to protect them against destructive garden pests like ants, snails, and slugs. It has even been said that old grounds mixed with dried orange peel will keep away…